Should I Use AIM on Windows Vista?
Should I Use AIM on Windows Vista? Friday August 8, 2008In today’s Reader’s Mailbag, Brandon tackles a readers question about the wisdom of using AIM 6.8 on a computer running Windows Vista: I really would like to use AIM butI’m very hesitant to download AIM 6.8. I have Windows Vista Home Premium and have read horror stories about the compatibility issues between AIM 6.5 and Windows Vista. I only need AIM to talk. Is AIM 6.8 something I should download? –Barry L. Barry, The most common complaint among Windows Vista users regarding AIM 6.8 is the dreaded frozen screen during operation; unfortunately, the problems with AIM 6.5 continue to persist. While I have not heard of similar problems plaguing the latest version of AIM, you might consider saving the headaches and choose one of our recommended IM clients offering support for AIM. For a low-RAM option, I would always suggest considering a